Cast changes for Phantom of the Opera announced

Key cast changes for The Phantom of the Opera have been announced as the production approaches its 30th birthday.

Joining the cast from 5 September are Siôn Lloyd (Titanic) as Monsier Firmin, Mark Oxtoby (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) as Monsieur Andre, Paul Ettore Tabone (Love Never Dies) as Piangi and Daisy Hulbert as Meg.

Ben Forster will continue as The Phantom, Celdine Schoenmaker will continue to play Christine, and Nadim Naaman will continue as Raoul.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical first opened in the West End in October 1986, and last year celebrated its 12,000th performance at Her Majesty's Theatre.

The Phantom of the Opera runs at Her Majesty's Theatre.